The 271st Recorded Meeting in the 307th year of
The Society of Archers
was held at Halifax, West Yorkshire
on the 26th day of May 1979
The Clerks Report
Be it recorded that the Captain, Lieutenant and Gentlemen of the Society of Archers assembled at 10 o’clock on the 26th May 1979 at Holy Trinity School grounds , Holmfield, for the 271st Recorded meeting in the 307th year of the Society. Sixty five Gentlemen took part in the Commemcement of the shooting in very poor weather.
Be it recorded that Mr Jack Percival was adjudged to be the Lieutenant, and Mr Geoffrey Lightfoot was appointed Captain of the Arrow. Luncheon was taken at the adjoining ordinary to be followed by the Annual Meeting of the Society. In the afternoon only a few arrows were shot before it was adjudged to be too cold and wet to be of further enjoyment. The Gentlemen then retired early for tea and presentations.
Money collected for the poor of the Parish £5.69.
TROPHY WINNERS 1979
| The Scorton Trophies | ||
| Captain of the Arrow | … | G Lightfoot |
| Lieutenant of the Arrow | … | J Percival |
| The Horn Spoon for Worst White | … | D Walsh |
| The Ben Hird Sword for most Hits, Longbow | … | C Reid |
| The Thirsk Insignia for Yorkshiremen | ||
| The Silver Arrow & Gold Quiver, for Highest Score | … | E Cervi |
| The Thirsk Bugle for most Hits | … | E Chattaway |
| The Thirsk Silver Medal for Best Gold | … | N Flanigan |
| The Subscription Trophies | ||
| The Gold Medal for the Captain of Numbers | … | G Lightfoot |
| The Gold Medal for the Highest Score | … | G Stockham |
| The Phillips Cup for the Best Gold of the Meeting | … | L Broughton |
| The Sweepstakes | ||
| Best Gold | … | L Broughton |
| Second Best | … | N Flanigan |
| Third Best | … | R Pointing |
| Most Golds | … | G Lightfoot |
| Second Most | … | B Trotter |
| Third Most | … | E Cervi, P Inman, K Holmes |
TOURNAMENT RESULTS 1979
Entered but did not shoot: M Allison, D M Holt, S S Henderson, B Harris, J Hoole, E Powell
Minutes of the 1979 Meeting
The minutes were read by the Lieutenant, approved and signed.
Matters arising: The Wilkinson Sword Trophy. It was agreed that the Ben Hird Memorial Trophy would be placed in a suitable carrying box and that silver plaques be affixed to the mounting to record the dates and names of winners. It was further agreed that the Sword would form part of the Scorton Group of trophies taking precedence after the Horn Spoon. The Sword would be awarded annually to the longbowman scoring the highest number of hits on the scoring surface of his targets. Should there be a tie then the highest score would decide the winner.
Accounts: The Clerk reported that the balance at the bank remained undisturbed at £15.22
Ties and Cravats: The Gentlemen present approved the style and design of Society ties and cravats. The opportunity was taken at this point to request Gentlemen to wear ties or cravats at Luncheon and Tea.
Appreciations: The Captain expressed his thanks on behalf of the Society to the Ladies for scoring, to the Govenors of the School for the use of the grounds, to Messrs Firths Carpets Limited for their support, to the Judge for his services and to the Clerk of the Society.
There being no further matters to consider, the Gentlemen then withdrew to continue shooting.